Adam Hartzog

The event marked the 12th annual Dothan Business Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony, chaired by Walter Hill of Wiregrass United Way. The opening included an invocation focusing on sustenance, community foundation, and the impact of saving lives. A presenting sponsor, Mike Schmid's Automotive Group, offered congratulations to the inductees. The session recognized past honorees and highlighted the mission of the Hall of Fame, which is to honor local business leaders who have promoted free enterprise, demonstrated civic leadership, philanthropy, and humanitarianism. The primary focus was honoring the new laureates, including Bill Adams of Adams Beverages Incorporated, whose acceptance speech, delivered by his son Clay Adams, detailed the significant growth of the family business across multiple states, the importance of relationships, mentorship, and the selfless commitment required for a multi-generational family business to thrive.